Congratulations to Columbia State Community College for a successful grand opening of their Williamson Campus! Approximately 700 supporters gathered Wed., June 22 to celebrate the grand opening of the new Williamson Campus, including state and local officials, donors, community members and Columbia State students, faculty and staff. After two years of planning and construction,…

Carnton Plantation Hosts Annual Sunset Concert Series The outdoor summer music celebration returns on June 26 FRANKLIN, Tenn. — The Battle of Franklin Trust has announced the dates and lineup for its annual Sunset Concert Series, a family-friendly, summer tradition providing monthly outdoor concerts on the east lawn of Carnton Plantation. This year’s schedule includes a variety…

SCOUT’S PUB OPENS ITS DOORS IN WESTHAVEN COMMUNITY New A. Marshall Family Foods Concept to Offer Modern Pub Fare with a Southern Twist FRANKLIN, Tenn. — On Wednesday, June 22, Scout’s Pub will open the doors to its new Franklin modern pub concept, located in the Westhaven community. Billed as a “soft launch” to help…

The Heritage Foundation announces co-chairmen of the 2016 Heritage Ball Auction Local preservationists unite for the 43rd annual Heritage Ball FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Heritage Foundation recently announced Vivian and David Garrett, Kay Heller, and Sharon McNeely will serve as co-chairmen of the 43rd annual Heritage Ball Auction. The co-chairmen and volunteers for the beloved…

Young Leaders Council (YLC), a Nashville-based nonprofit organization that has trained more than 2,500 men and women to effectively participate on the boards of nonprofit agencies for the past 31 years, is accepting applications for its 2016 Williamson County class. Partnering with Williamson, Inc. for the fourth consecutive year, YLC will provide training to young…

GROUNDBREAKING SET FOR 231 PUBLIC SQUARE SET FOR JUNE 27 First Construction of its Kind in 50 Years on Historic Franklin Square To Start in Early July FRANKLIN, Tenn. — The official groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction of 231 Public Square will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday, June 27, and the public…

The Lotz House Launches Cellar Relics Dig Three new summer tours added at the historic site in Franklin FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Lotz House Executive Director J.T. Thompson has announced the launch of three new summer tours. Civil War Historian Thomas Y. Cartwright will offer a Walking Battlefield tour, as well as the McGavock Confederate Cemetery tour located…

PUCKETT’S BOAT HOUSE HOSTS JUNE “UNCORKED” WINE TASTING EVENT Informative Event Features Seasonal Theme, “Summer Celebrations!” FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Puckett’s Boat House will host its June session of the “Uncorked” series entitled “Summer Celebrations!” on Tuesday, June 21 from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Each month, “Uncorked” presents participants with four pours of featured wines,…

Women in Business has another stellar guest speaker lined up for the next luncheon, presented by Vanderbilt Health, on June 28 at the FiftyForward Martin Center, 960 Heritage Way in Brentwood. Dr. Susan Williams, professor emerita of management for the Jack C. Massey College of Business at Belmont University, will speak on “The Negotiations for Women…